Head of Procurement and Insurance - Gosport Borough Council
Portsmouth City CouncilHEAD OF PROCUREMENT & INSURANCE
Location: Gosport
Hours: 37 per week, Monday–Friday
Employer: Gosport Borough Council
Grade: 12
Salary: £60,027 to £63,569 - (Plus a £10k market supplement payment)
About the Role
Gosport Borough Council is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead our Procurement, Purchasing and Insurance administration function. This is a key strategic role responsible for managing complex, high‑value procurement activity, ensuring compliance with legislation, and delivering value for money across the organisation.
You will act as the Council’s expert on procurement law, best practice, governance, and shaping our approach and ensuring robust processes that support the Council’s corporate priorities.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading, managing and developing the Procurement, Purchasing and Insurance team.
- Providing authoritative advice on procurement legislation, contract development, and governance.
- Overseeing the Council’s procurement portal and ensuring processes reflect the latest legal requirements.
- Managing procurement activity to ensure compliance with Contract Procedure Rules and all statutory obligations.
- Supporting staff and senior leaders with training on procurement, purchasing, insurance and financial procedures.
- Managing the Council’s insurance function, ensuring adequate cover, risk reduction, and value for money (all claims made being managed by the Councils Insurer).
- Preparing reports, policies and updates, including Contract Procedure Rules.
- Representing the Council at key meetings, including the Hampshire Insurance Forum.
About You
You’ll bring a strong background in procurement with the credibility to influence at all levels. You will have:
- MCIPS Level 6 (or equivalent experience or qualification)
- Proven experience managing procurement and contract governance
- Strong leadership skills with experience developing teams
- Up‑to‑date knowledge of procurement law and best practice
- Excellent analytical, communication and relationship‑building skills
- A commitment to integrity, value for money, and continuous improvement
Why Work With Us
You’ll join a supportive organisation where your expertise will directly contribute to improving services for the Gosport community. Flexible working arrangements are available
How to apply
To make sure your application is above the rest, please review the “job profile” and “how to apply” to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role. Please ensure you fully read and follow the guidance so you can demonstrate how you meet the criteria under “who is the person” on the “job profile”.
PLEASE DO NOT JUST SUBMIT A CV.
Please ensure you refer to the “how to apply” document when you complete your application as there is information in there that you need to include and evidence in your application for this role. This is really important or you are likely not to be short listed.
Email your submission to; gbcrecruitment@gosport.gov.uk
Application Closing Date: 15 June 2026
The interview process will include a written assessment. Successful candidates will be informed of the assessment details in their interview invitation.
Interviews Date: to be confirmed.